The posting
Job Title – HR Manager
Location: Dubai, UAE
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and people-oriented HR Manager to oversee human resources operations, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and HR administration across the organization.
The role will focus on developing effective HR strategies, strengthening organizational policies, ensuring compliance with UAE labour laws, and supporting business growth through workforce planning and employee development. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management and department heads to align HR initiatives with operational objectives in an industrial manufacturing and engineering environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing end-to-end HR functions, a solid understanding of UAE employment regulations, and the ability to build efficient HR processes while fostering a productive and positive workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities
HR Strategy & Organizational Development
- Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives and organizational growth plans.
- Establish HR policies, procedures, and practices that support operational efficiency and employee engagement.
- Work closely with senior management to identify workforce requirements, organizational priorities, and people-related challenges.
- Support organizational structuring, manpower planning, succession planning, and workforce optimization.
- Review existing HR processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
- Develop HR metrics and performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Manage end-to-end recruitment activities across technical, engineering, manufacturing, sales, finance, and administrative functions.
- Coordinate with department heads to identify hiring requirements and develop manpower plans.
- Prepare job descriptions, recruitment plans, and selection criteria based on business needs.
- Manage candidate sourcing, screening, interviews, reference checks, offer negotiations, and onboarding.
- Develop recruitment channels and maintain relationships with recruitment agencies and external hiring partners.
- Ensure timely recruitment of qualified employees to support business operations.
- Monitor recruitment costs, hiring timelines, and workforce requirements.
Employee Relations & Engagement
- Act as the primary HR point of contact for employee concerns, workplace issues, and policy-related queries.
- Maintain positive employee relations and promote a professional, respectful, and inclusive working environment.
- Handle disciplinary matters, grievances, employee conflicts, investigations, and corrective actions.
- Implement employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives.
- Conduct exit interviews and analyse employee turnover to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Support managers in addressing performance concerns and maintaining consistent HR practices.
Performance Management & Employee Development
- Develop and manage performance appraisal systems, goal-setting processes, and performance review cycles.
- Coordinate probation reviews, annual assessments, and performance improvement plans.
- Identify employee training and development needs in coordination with department heads.
- Organize technical, managerial, compliance, and behavioural training programmes.
- Support career development, internal mobility, and succession planning initiatives.
- Evaluate training effectiveness and recommend continuous improvement measures.
Payroll, Compensation & Benefits
- Oversee monthly payroll coordination with Finance and ensure accurate employee compensation processing.
- Review attendance, overtime, leave balances, allowances, deductions, and other payroll-related inputs.
- Administer employee benefits, medical insurance, leave entitlements, and other employment-related benefits.
- Support salary benchmarking, compensation reviews, incentive structures, and annual salary planning.
- Maintain accurate compensation records and ensure payroll changes are properly authorized.
- Coordinate final settlements, end-of-service benefit calculations, and employee exit formalities in accordance with applicable UAE requirements.
HR Operations & Administration
- Manage the complete employee lifecycle, including onboarding, induction, probation, transfers, promotions, and separation.
- Maintain accurate personnel files, employment contracts, HR databases, and employee records.
- Oversee visa processing, work permits, Emirates ID coordination, renewals, and related documentation in coordination with the relevant service providers.
- Monitor employee attendance, leave administration, and workforce records.
- Develop and maintain HR policies, employee handbooks, SOPs, and standard documentation.
- Introduce and improve HR information systems and digital processes to streamline HR administration.
- Ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and appropriate access controls for employee information.
UAE Labour Law & Compliance
- Ensure HR policies and practices comply with applicable UAE labour laws and employment regulations.
- Monitor employment contract requirements, working hours, leave policies, probation, termination procedures, and end-of-service obligations.
- Maintain compliance with applicable work permit, visa, and employee documentation requirements.
- Coordinate with relevant authorities and service providers on employment-related matters.
- Maintain records and documentation required for audits, inspections, and internal compliance reviews.
- Keep management informed of relevant regulatory changes and their implications for HR operations.
Manufacturing & Workforce Management
- Support manpower planning for manufacturing, warehouse, technical service, sales, and corporate functions.
- Coordinate recruitment for production staff, technicians, engineers, service personnel, and other operational positions.
- Work with operations managers to address staffing requirements, shift arrangements, attendance, overtime, and workforce productivity.
- Support the implementation of workplace safety awareness and mandatory employee training in coordination with HSE teams.
- Develop retention and engagement initiatives for technical and operational employees.
- Ensure HR practices support productivity, discipline, quality standards, and operational continuity.
HR Reporting & Management Support
- Prepare regular reports covering headcount, recruitment, employee turnover, absenteeism, payroll costs, and training.
- Analyse HR data and recommend improvements to workforce planning and employee retention.
- Support annual HR budgeting, manpower cost forecasting, and departmental resource planning.
- Present HR performance updates, risks, and recommendations to senior management.
- Coordinate with Finance, Administration, Operations, and other departments to ensure effective cross-functional collaboration.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Professional HR qualification such as CIPD, SHRM, or an equivalent certification will be an advantage.
- 7–10 years of progressive HR experience, including experience managing HR operations independently.
- Proven experience in end-to-end HR management, recruitment, employee relations, payroll coordination, and HR administration.
- Strong knowledge of UAE labour laws, employment regulations, visa procedures, and HR compliance requirements.
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial equipment, engineering, distribution, or other operationally intensive environments is highly preferred.
- Experience supporting technical, engineering, sales, warehouse, and manufacturing teams.
- Proficiency in HRMS/HRIS platforms, MS Office, and HR reporting tools.
- Strong experience developing HR policies, implementing performance management systems, and managing employee lifecycle processes.
- Excellent communication skills in English; additional languages will be an advantage.
Key Skills & Competencies
- HR strategy and workforce planning
- Talent acquisition and recruitment management
- UAE labour law and compliance
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Performance management and employee development
- Payroll and benefits administration
- HR policies, procedures, and documentation
- Compensation and manpower cost planning
- HR reporting and analytics
- HR systems and process improvement
- Stakeholder management
- Leadership and decision-making
- Confidentiality and professional integrity
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation based on experience and expertise
- Opportunity to lead and strengthen HR operations within an established industrial environment
- Exposure to manufacturing, engineering, sales, and operational workforce management
- Opportunities to implement HR process improvements and employee development initiatives
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
- Collaborative working environment with cross-functional stakeholder exposure
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